UPDATE PG 2 Abnormal NT Scan? How long is the wait for results? Also, variations in cut off.

I had my NT Scan today but the sonographer wasn't allowed to give me any information on it, I have to wait for a doctor to read my results. BUT I did read in the paper she gave me to get my blood work, that the baby measured 5.9cm and the NT was 3mm, which, according to Kaiser and most sources, is above normal and at risk for a number of conditions.

Now, as you imagine, I've been so distressed the entire day that I can hardly eat; the sonographer told me it would take a week to get results and my Dr. is on vacation for more than a week, so I have no idea how this is going to work out. Have any of you had any experience with this? Do they usually wait this long? Is it time sensitive?

3mm is our cutoff as well, meaning that is the upper.limits of normal. It could be significant, but it could be normal. Your age, baby's size, and your blood work all get factored in before the final risk is calculated. The NT measurement is only a part of the puzzle.

3mm is our cutoff as well, meaning that is the upper.limits of normal. It cou...

Posted
06/30/2015

3mm is our cutoff as well, meaning that is the upper.limits of normal. It could be significant, but it could be normal. Your age, baby's size, and your blood work all get factored in before the final risk is calculated. The NT measurement is only a part of the puzzle.

Thank you, Sonojilly. I'm trying to keep that in mind and hoping that everything is fine.

I'm in California and the prenatal testing (the blood work) takes about three weeks to give you the results because it goes through the state. It's such a long wait! I wonder if I should do a Harmony or one of those tests in the meantime. Any thoughts on that?

I'm not a Sonographer, Jilly and pinksummer are the only Sonographers her...

Posted
06/30/2015

I'm not a Sonographer, Jilly and pinksummer are the only Sonographers here. But, if 3mm is the cutoff, then 3mm and anything under is within normal range.

Also, the NT measurement alone can't be used. It's got to be combined with the blood work

Thanks! I'm a pessimistic most of the time and I am trying really hard to change my ways this time. You're right, and as others have said, the NT Scan is just one of the various numbers they will add up. I hope my baby os healthy!

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